Killavilla capture Premier Division title with eight goal rout

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Wednesday 9 January 2019 16:22

Killavilla United Captured their maiden NT&DL Premier Division title after an astounding 8-0 win over the now relegated Holycross FC in Villa Park.

Villa stormed into a 5-0 lead in the first fifteen minutes thanks to goals from Rory Murphy, Craig Phelan, Shane Moloney, Paul Kirwan and Joe Moloney as they ensured there would be no Christmas hangover.

Murphy latched on to a long through from Joe Moloney with just four minutes on the clock and only six minutes later it was 2-0 to the hosts when Craig Phelan lashed his effort into the roof of the net after a fine Denis Moloney pass sent him through. Villa made it 3-0 only a minute later as a corner from Man of the Match Joe Moloney found the Shane Moloney’s head and the striker made no mistake, all but ending the game as a contest even this early on.

Villa were hungry for more and added two more in the next five minutes as Shane Moloney raced into the area and he squared the ball to Paul Kirwan and he easily dispatched his 33rd of the season. Joe Moloney was next to be on the scoresheet as he found space at the edge of the area and his beautiful chip gave the visitors keeper no chance and it would remain this way until the break.

The second half was a lot quieter but further goals from Kirwan and Joe Moloney (2) added to their team’s joy on the night as the mass celebrations erupted on referee Jim McGrath’s final whistle.

This is a huge effort from David Nash’s (coach) and Joe Treacy’s (assistant coach) side and indeed it is the club’s first meaningful silverware in some time.

Shane Lee, club senior fixtures secretary, went on to say this was a massive finish to the day as their under 15 girls were also crowned League Champions on this same day. Great praise goes to all members of the club as it goes from strength to strength with no stone left unturned and it’s days like this that will be remembered for it.